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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.60, 1,745.64 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.60, 1,745.64 and 383.60 is: 575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.60 : 1,745.64 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.60/1,745.64 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.60x = 1,745.64 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.60x = 669,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,627.50/1,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.48

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